Course Overview

The MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology at Edinburgh Napier University focuses on applying exercise science to prevent, manage, and rehabilitate chronic diseases and medical conditions. Students study cardiovascular physiology, metabolic disorders, exercise prescription, rehabilitation, clinical assessment, health promotion, and research methods.

Laboratory work and practical clinical experience develop competence in designing safe, evidence-based exercise programmes for diverse patient populations. Graduates are prepared for careers in clinical rehabilitation, hospitals, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise medicine, public health, and specialist health and fitness services.